what is this small bushy plant with tiny blue flowers?

8 years ago

This plant volunteered in my back yard. It doesn't have much of a scent, so I don't think it is catnip or catmint, but it does have small blue flowers.

Any ideas?

-Robert (Seattle)

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macranthos
8 years ago
Veronica arvensis.
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
8 years ago
i am pretty sure.. that is a weed in my garden ...

are you using compost in your pots ... this is the second post where you dont know what is popping up in your pots ...

you can avoid such.. by sterilizing media prior to use ...

unless you just like to see what pops up .. lol

ken
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Robert
Original Author
8 years ago
I just like to see what pops up :) I intentionally transplanted this to a container from its original location in a gravelly patch in my back yard. The neat, tiny flowers helped with the appeal. But it has grown quickly, and now that I have confirmation of its identity I'll likely just remove it.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
8 years ago
cant fault a guy who learns thru experimenting ... love it..

thats how i learned.. back when there was no WWW

two green thumbs up .. if yours arent.. they will be soon ...

ken
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
8 years ago
'...I just like to see what pops up.... '

Well in most cases, what pops up are weeds that once given a foothold can be very hard to eliminate. You'll soon become an expert in weed indentification.
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